Following our last blog post, tidying up isn’t just about putting your clothes away – it’s also about putting them away properly. Washing clothes is simple since our machine does all the work, but we tend to dread what comes after..hanging to dry and then our favourite job of folding. Marie Kondo has shown us ... read more.
Many people are raving about Marie Kondo’s Netflix series The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up and with good reason. Tidying up is about creating space for more than just cleanliness, it’s also for joy. Clutter, whether it be on the desk, in the closet or drawer, or on the kitchen countertop is unsettling and may ... read more.
Silk is one of the most elegant fabrics in regards to its look and feel, but not so much in its unvegan production. Interestingly, silk is produced from the cocoon of a silkworm caterpillar, which is boiled and then unraveled into silk thread. This fibre normally comes with a hefty price tag so it’s best ... read more.
With the new year comes a fresh start, whether it be eating healthier or just simplifying your life, the change you make is always a positive one. The littlest change make a big difference especially with housekeeping chores in your own home because you want to feel good when you wake up in the morning ... read more.
The never ending laundry pile can be so overwhelming…and monotonous. Even though you can finish your piles of laundry in a day, the job is never really completed since your family constantly dirties clothes. If your laundry piles are stressing you out, here are 6 ways to reduce the amount of clothing that you wash ... read more.
Linen is one of the most ancient textiles made from the stems of the flax plant. There have been discoveries of flax fibres in Georgia proving that the plant was already used by humans from as early as 30,000 B.C. Flax originally flourished in the Middle East, and is now widely cultivated. Known as ... read more.
Doing laundry when on holiday is definitely not the highlight of your trip, but sometimes it’s got be done – especially when spending lots of time in the outdoors. Whether you are staying at a luxurious resort or camping in the bush, dealing with dirty laundry is something you’ll be faced with. Here’s our guide ... read more.
Thread count is a term used to measure how fine a fabric is, and is usually used when talking about cotton bed sheets. It is defined by the number of threads woven together in a square inch counting both lengthwise (warp) and widthwise (weft) threads. So 100 lengthwise threads woven with 100 widthwise threads produce ... read more.
Polyester also known as polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a common synthetic fabric made up of ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid that was invented in 1941. Basically plastic, polyester grew popular in the 70’s disco era due to its shininess. As you can imagine, being popular it has its advantages and being synthetic has its disadvantages. ... read more.
Commercial fabric softeners are filled with chemicals and have strong artificial scents. Now you can skip the in store alternatives with DIY natural fabric softeners that are non-toxic and inexpensive. If you are using the chemical softeners and have some clothing that has worn easily, there might be something contributing to that. There are heaps ... read more.
Cotton is the most widely used natural fabric for apparel manufacturing across the world. It is estimated that more than 25 million tons of cotton bales are produced each year. Being a natural fibre, cotton is a renewable resource and is biodegradable. It is a shrub fibre with a protective case that surrounds the seeds ... read more.
With spring and summer coming soon, us Kiwis will be out in the good old outdoors more from camping to tramping to BBQing at home. So we put this brief stain removal guide together so you don’t end up with frustrated with ruined clothing! GREASE STAINS: It seems self-explanatory, but these stains are from oils ... read more.
You depend on the reliability of your washing machine on a regular basis, so you need to be confident that it’s working to peak performance every time you use it. There are however many common problems with washing machines and we’ll help you determine if you need a new one! Noise – When items ... read more.
One of the worst laundry moments you can experience is putting a brand new garment into the wash for the first time, then taking it out and seeing to your horror that the fabric has bled dye onto other parts of the garment (or other items in the machine). Along with colour bleeding, there’s also ... read more.
On the list of dreaded household chores, ironing falls somewhere in between cleaning the toilet and mopping vinyl floors. The whole process is mentally draining – from setting up the board, waiting for the iron to heat up, trying not to melt your hands off and then having a hot flash at the thought of ... read more.
Those of us with pets will testify to the tremendous amount of love and joy they bring into our lives. Our pets bring affection, happiness, and excitement to our homes, but what is not exciting is the amount of pet hair around on our clothes, carpet, and blankets. There are ways around this so let ... read more.
Summer is long gone and Winter has hit us with it’s chilly mornings and nights by the fire. This change of season for most of us is the ideal time to revamp our wardrobe with some new winter essentials. However, for those of you who do not have time to go shopping or perhaps want ... read more.
One of the most energy-hungry appliances in your home, a tumble dryer can rack up that energy bill. So it’s no surprise that our thoughts turn to line drying. The idea of linen billowing on a washing line on a sunny day is a seductive one, but the truth is line-dried washing all too often ... read more.
Getting up extra early on a cold Monday morning because you don’t remember where your work shirts are gets annoying, but is easily remedied. Organising your wardrobe and planning your outfit the night before will allow you to stay in bed for a while longer. To help you, we have prepared a list of easy ... read more.
Should you wash your regular clothes with towels and sheets? The short answer: Definitely not. You are probably wondering what’s the harm in it. They’re all dirty items that need to be laundered, right? If you wash all of your laundry together regardless of type, keep reading. We want to show you the better laundry ... read more.
